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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T5 FBAMOT history

T5 FBA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
70,747 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 FBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 FBA was last recorded at 70,747 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 3,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,564 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,183 miles
Average per year
3,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,747 miles
  • 2024 – 67,564 miles
  • 2023 – 64,325 miles
  • 2022 – 59,596 miles
  • 2021 – 56,161 miles
  • 2020 – 53,683 miles
  • 2019 – 52,025 miles
  • 2018 – 48,443 miles
  • 2017 – 45,162 miles
  • 2016 – 42,427 miles
  • 2015 – 37,424 miles
  • 2014 – 34,181 miles
  • 2013 – 31,277 miles
  • 2012 – 22,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,747 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust skin poor corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside headlamp image deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,747 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    70,747 miles
    Test number
    314019123547
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail70,747 miles (+3,183)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,747 miles
    Test number
    104354912650
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass67,564 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,564 miles
    Test number
    982654535906
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust skin poor corroded

  4. Fail67,560 miles (+3,235)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,560 miles
    Test number
    526529057142
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust skin poor corroded

  5. Pass64,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,325 miles
    Test number
    954976081603
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded /poor

  6. Fail64,325 miles (+4,729)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,325 miles
    Test number
    552974711845
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded /poor

  7. Pass59,596 miles (+3,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,596 miles
    Test number
    815372842947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer worn

  8. Pass56,161 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,161 miles
    Test number
    956967819541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,683 miles (+1,658)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,683 miles
    Test number
    297711117099
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass52,025 miles (+3,582)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,025 miles
    Test number
    103871728814
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp image deteriorating
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row

  11. Pass48,443 miles (+132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,443 miles
    Test number
    465224085341
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp image deteriorating

  12. Fail48,311 miles (+3,149)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,311 miles
    Test number
    540993467984
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass45,162 miles (+2,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,162 miles
    Test number
    311442678442
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass42,427 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,427 miles
    Test number
    570605511776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,416 miles (+4,992)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,416 miles
    Test number
    116614242890
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass37,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,424 miles
    Test number
    545727042691
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail37,424 miles (+3,243)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,424 miles
    Test number
    653670724433
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass34,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    34,181 miles
    Test number
    859240404309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,168 miles (+2,891)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,168 miles
    Test number
    728870704304
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

  20. Pass31,277 miles (+8,936)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,277 miles
    Test number
    259000383255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,341 miles
    Test number
    645478392268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 FBA

Does T5 FBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 FBA is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 FBA?
The MOT on T5 FBA is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 FBA done?
T5 FBA was recorded at 70,747 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 3,724 miles a year.
Has T5 FBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 FBA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 FBA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T5 FBA find?
T5 FBA passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded both rear.

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